Hooben Perkasa 1:32 Kit

The Perkasa was the lead boat of a class of four vessels built by Vosper Thornycroft in Southampton for the Royal Malaysian navy in 1967. Four others were built for the Royal Navy. The original was powered by three Rolls Royce Proteus gas turbine engines of 4250HP each, giving a maximum speed of 54 Knots.

Two smaller diesel engines were used for slow speed manouevring. Armament consisted of one 40mm Bofors gun, one twin 20mm Oerlikon, anti-aircraft machine gun and four 21“ torpedos on side mounts. The model has a blow moulded hull with integral deck, giving great strength, durabilty and effectice waterproofing.

Detailed information is given on the box for the paint colours to be used, plus a diagram in the instructions of where they go. Further reference can be made to the colour photographs on the box. The kit is supplied with two 550 size, brushed motors plus mounts, shafts and propellers.

The top cabin and detail parts are made of injected styrene and etched brass, which build up into an amazingly detailed representation of this powerful torpedo boat. This is a true ’builders’ model that will give the owner many satisfying hours of detailed construction and result in a finished boat to be proud of. If you have built a detailed, scale, plastic model before, there will be no surprises (other than nice ones!). Although the vast majority of the detail is already there in the kit, there is still scope for the owner to add something more. If you decide to fit a third motor system to make her really scale, please remember that you will need an ESC of at least 100A and the rudders will have a reduced effect.

A compatible ESC will be available as an optional item. All you will then need is basic 2-Channel radio and a 6 cell Nimh battery pack of around 2500mAh or more. We recommend the KMS 80A Twin Marine ESC, Hi-Energy 6 cell 3300mAh Nimh and Sanwa Dash Saber radio. A range of optional items will be available soon such as; 1) Torpedo Launch (yes, the torpedos are driven!!) 2) Turret Rotation 3) Light system 4) Sound generator Use of optional items may require more channels in the radio system. If you are a scale boat modeller, the Hooben Perkasa is going to be irresistible!

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